I love when a new year rolls around. For me, this means a fresh start in every area of my life. The one I tend to focus on the most is my health. Why? Because staying healthy is an unselfish way that I love my family. If I’m unhealthy then I wind up not being able to get out and have fun with my kids, and I spend way too much time in the doctor’s office — which I hate.
2012 is no different. I have been working feverishly to prepare for a new year to finish losing that last bit of weight gain that I put on over the last decade. I am determined that this is the year that I get me back — the one that I miss. I’m not focused on getting skinny. I am focused on getting healthy and staying healthy. This year I plan to do that with the help of Target.
Target is dedicated to providing convenient and affordable products, services and expert advice to help moms stay well and meet their new year’s resolutions. You can talk to a pharmacist, receive a flu vaccine, shop for workout apparel such as the C9 by Champion gear, and stock up on all of their well-being essentials, all in one store. Additionally, Target’s expanded fresh food options and its Archer Farms Simply Balanced brand make it easier– and tastier – for all of us moms to choose better-for-you meals, snacks and beverages.
Because Target is so dedicated to helping us moms get healthy and stay healthy, they are offering up a huge giveaway of items that will benefit our natural well being in the long run.
So what is included in the giveaway?
C9 by Champion outfit (personalized by size)
Feel confident and comfortable at the gym in C9 by Champion athletic gear. The stylish and supportive ensemble, personalized for you by size, will move with your body and complement your workout. Great for any activity you are doing to get fit this New Year.
Minerals or Supplements
up & up™ minerals and supplements help maintain your body’s natural functions and replenish depleted fuel. These high-quality, low-price nutrients are vital to supporting an active lifestyle.
Healthy Snacks
Archer Farms offers a variety of healthy, nutrient-packed snacks to keep you properly fueled when you’re on the go. Your body needs energy to perform daily activities, and getting necessary nutrients will lead to a healthy mind and body. These convenient snacks can be stored anywhere to provide you with proper energy throughout the day.
Archer Farms Pure Green Tea
Drinking Archer Farms Pure Green Tea is recommended to support your overall health. The high concentration of antioxidants found in green tea can help reduce your risk of diseases as well as increase metabolism and support weight loss. Archer Farms green tea is organic and Fair Trade Certified to ensure that you are getting the maximum amount of antioxidants possible.
Embark Pilates Band 3-Pack
The Embark Pilates Band kit provides all of the material you need to tone and strengthen your entire body. The resistance bands allow for an effective workout that you can easily fit into your daily routine. The kit comes with three different-sized bands to increase the intensity of your workouts as you advance.
Hand Sanitizer
up & up™ Hand Sanitizer kills 99.99% of germs that can make you sick. This convenient alternative to soap is effective without water and can kill germs anytime, anywhere throughout the day. This can protect you from common germs found at the gym, in your home or at work.
C9 Socks
C9 by Champion’s athletic socks provide arch support and cushioning to ensure comfort while training. While retaining a supportive fit, the socks wick away moisture for sweat-free comfort. These high-quality socks are available at an affordable price and allow your body to perform at a high level.
Enter to Win
One 5 Minutes for Mom reader is going to receive a gift pack from Target that will include all these items to help you start your new year off right. To enter the giveaway, leave a comment here telling us what you hope to accomplish with your health in 2012.
This giveaway will end on January 19th and a winner will be chosen by random.org and announced in our weekly Around the Blogosphere post.
This is part of a promotional campaign with Target. All opinions are my own.
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I really want to lose weight so I can feel healthier. Right now I know that is the biggest problem I have.
I decided that since I’m walking the dog every day I might as well take up jogging at the same time, very gently and very slowly at first as I’ve never done this before and at my age I don’t want to snap something and diminish my efficiency in the rest of my daily life. Love Archer foods and love Target – even more after their recent advertisement including a Down’s child – a real breakthrough.
I want to lose some weight, tone up and just get overall healthier…We are hoping to get pregnant this year and I would like to be the healthiest I can so that we can have an easy, healthy pregnancy and baby!!!
I hope to fit time for exercise in every day.
I’m trying to make some better choices every day. I’m hoping to shed some baby weight, now that the baby’s a toddler.
Hoping to shed some baby weight and get healthier this year.
I”m turning 40 this year! It is time to lose the extra weight that has been accumulating around my middle..Both o my parents are diabetic and my father has serious circulation and heart problems. I do not wat to go down that road. Eating healthy (not dieting) and exercising regularly are my goals for 2012.
40 by 40!! I turn 40 on 5/31/12.. and I plan to lose 40 lbs of “mommy carb weight” by then. I know all of the weight is from the few french fries here, graham cracker there… type attitude and I’m doing it!
My other resolution is to face it all: any of the woes in my life need to be dealt w.head-on: work, $$, weight, etc.
I am trying to eat more natural and less processed foods to keep my entire family healthy
want to tone up and get rid of belly and hip weight. I eat healthy already but need to lose 10-15 more pounds. 4 kids will pack on the weight.
I would like to improve my health by losing the 15 lbs I put back on – which means more exercise and less emotional eating!
I really need to get back into my morning gymroutine! It sets the tonefor the whole day and I find I am more mindful of my food choices. Thanks so much fo the chance to win
I am hoping to lose my post baby weight. My daughter will be 2 in just a few weeks and when summer rolls around I want to be able to run and play with her. If I start eating right and exercising them my daughter will always know how to be healthy. And I think that will be the best life lesson I could teach her.
Have started and plan to continue to exercise at least 15 minutes everyday!
This year, my plan is to get healthy and lose weight by reading Made to Crave and learn to fill my voids with God and not food.
I really want to lose 10 pounds before I’m in a wedding in March.
I hope to use more organic vegetables in my cooking.
Okay 2012 is here and I am determine to have the best year possible. To kick start my baby fat weight loss. I am during a 60 day fresh fruit and vegetables juice fast. I am on day 6 and I am doing great. I am very very determine to get myself healthy and fit, while doing that I want to read through the whole bible because I have never done it before and I also want my family to eat more whole foods. Thats just a start. Thanks and God Bless.
I’m going to join a gym and take my dogs for a walk more. I really need to get things into gear before we start having kids. It’ll be even tougher to loose weight then!
I’d like to lose the 10 lbs I’ve gained since summer by eating healthier and continuing to exercise.
In 2012, I hope to change my eating habits- less junk food and more fruits and veggies!
I would like to drink less coffee and eat more fruits and veggies!
I want to lose weight to be healthier!
I am going to become a runner and do at least 5 races this year!
I just want to get into a consistent routine to workout. I feel better when I do, but it is so hit-or-miss.
I hope to start increasing my output and decreasing my input – exercise more and eat less.
In 2012 I really want to get out and exercise more and really concentrate on eating as healthy as I can!
Honestly, I just want to pay more attention to it! I tend to ignore my eating habits because I know they aren’t good and my workout habits aren’t much better. I want to PAY ATTENTION! It’s important!
I want keep on my weight loss goal. I want to try to do my morning exercises at lest four times a week.
I hope to slowly gain 25-30 pounds, mostly around my middle, then lose it all by the end of the year.
…but I’m pregnant, so my goals might be a little different.
I hope to go to bed earlier, and get my eating under control. Trying to lose 30 pounds by my sister’s wedding in July!
I would like to eat more fruits and vegetables and drink more water!
I just really hope to get on the fitness wagon.
I look forward to finding more me time. Whether it’s at the gym, getting coffee or just a moment of quiet
I need to lose weight, exercise consistently and plan meals regularly!
I am hoping to get back in shape. I want to lose weight, gain flexibility and start dancing again.
I am going to finally cross the dang finish line running a half marathon. I trained for one with a friend a couple of years ago. I worked so hard and dang it got sick the morning of the race and never completed it. It got me so depressed I did not run or workout for three months. I am determined to get back on the old horse and do it baby.
I need to tone up my body so that I feel better about myself.
I’m hoping to drop about 20 lbs, but overall I recognize the need to make time for myself more.
I want to loose 20 pounds!
I really hope to lose about thirty pounds this year — I broke my leg (twice in two months!) last year, and was off my feet for four months. Four months of inactivity and of eating whatever in the world would make me happy really does a number on a body.
I MUST fix myself.
To lose weight!
i had a baby in the fall so I have about 8 more pounds to lose!
I really want to walk every day in 2012. So far so good!
I want to run 12 half marathons in 2012!
I hope to add more fruits and vegetables into my diet so I can have more energy.
I hope to eat more healthy and exercise more often!
Oh good ol Target, luv this giveaway! Since I just had a baby, I’d really like to get my body back this year. These healthy snacks would be perfect for that
I hope to tackle my fitness goals and follow through with joining a gym in 2012.
I’m pregnant, but once I have my baby I need to get back into shape. This will help me to a great start.
Move more, lose the rest of the baby weight!
lose 20 pounds.
I hope to eat healthier, exercise more, and treat my body right.
start up my evening walks on the beach again, I have been slacking lately.
I hope to lose 10 to 15 lbs
I hope to start running and gain endurance in 2012.
I’m expecting a baby in Feb and have done pretty good at eating healthy and working out, but I hope to continue that once she’s born. I know I”ll have less time and energy!
We’re working on less stress & more activities.
I want to be able to work off my baby weight, after having my baby in July!
To walk everyday. I have no set distance but I figure some is better than none and I can always build .
I would love to tone up, especially my arms and legs. I also need to somehow cut down on my stress.
I hope to not put myself at the bottom of the list and attend to some of what I would like to do. I will be trying to stress less and to relax.
Would love to get healthy and loose weight this year
I worked on fitness goals last year and made a lot of progress. This year I want to lose 20 pounds so I can build more on that and become more fit.
i need to learn to eat better!
I hope to strengthen my body to the point that I can run a half marathon!!
I plan to do something active every day.
I hope to remember to take my vitamins this year
I want to eat healthy
I hope to lose weight, exercise more and eat healthier.
I want to eat healthier and be more active this year
I plan to loose weight and eat healthier!
mysteri_015 at yahoo dot com
I want to lose weight that I gained since being out of work for over 2 yrs now, I havent been able to stay focused because I lose interest quickly in dieting and exercise has never been my strong point, I need to lose at least 20 lbs (or more) so that I can start to feel better about myself and hopefully which will lead to me getting a job which I need and will keep me going in the right direction
Thanks for the awesome giveaway
debis126 at yahoo.com
I’d like to exercise more.
Get more exercise time in
Lose the last 20 pounds of baby weigt and eat less junk!
I hope to drink more water, exercise more, and lose 22 lbs by June 1st.
This year I’m focusing on eating more veggies.
I want to start some weight-training and increase my muscle mass, and lower my resting heart rate.
Seven more pounds to lose to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight!
Quit smoking and get skinny. You know, the usual.
I have recently lost over 100 pounds and my goal this year is to keep off the weight!
Prevent diabetes for myself and the family.
I hope to accomplish replacing sodas with water and losing a few pounds. It is a major goal of mine!
I have to lose some weight, really!
I hope to eat more vegetables in this year.
I would like to quit eating so many sweets and chocolate.
I hope to maintain my current weight in 2012!
I am hoping to reduce my debt this year!!!
I hope to take all the healthy tips i know and put them into use~ Also , I want to spend more Quality time with God
I’m going on the headache diet to try to control my migraines, I have heard this really works.
I hope to be able to exercise 3 times a week.
I would just like to return to being active. After my DDR dance pad broke (my favorite form of cardio), I became really lazy, so now that I have a new one, I can’t wait to get back into it!
I want to lose weight and be stronger.
i am hoping to lose this stubborn weight that i cant seem to lose.
I would love to get my iron levels up and get back into running shape again
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
I want to keep on more weight and have a healthier diet!
hales@usa.com
I want to move more, eat more fruits and vegetables and I have a goal of losing 52lbs in 52 weeks.
I hope to lose a LOT of weight this year. Thanks for the giveaway!
My goal for 2012 is to get a consistant 7-8 hours of sleep every night. I vow to ban the laptop and iphone from my bed, and really focus on getting quality sleep.
I would like to lose about 8 pounds and tone up a bit
Twitter: makeetis
January 7, 2012 at 5:12 am
I want to eat more of home cooked meals and less eating out. I am also going to try baking more instead of frying.
healthwise, i would love for me and my family to eat more organic fruits and vegetables and reduce exposure to pesticides which might be causing us alot of health problems that we are not aware of! Thanks for a super giveaway!
I hope to accomplish a successful knee replacement surgery this summer.
I hope to lose about 5 pounds, tighten up my body and just generally feel more energenic.
I am working on losing weight, eating more healothy, and excersing more.
I want to get more exercise in 2012.
I need to cook healthier meals, so I can help both myself and my son lose weight.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com
I joined a health club in December, at a really great rate. I am going at least once a week to swim laps. I meet my hubby there & we swim laps for an hour. I can’t ditch him, so I know I’ll stick to it! Trying to add more workouts to my routine, but at least once a week is a start!
Better heart health
i hope to hit the gym at least twice a week
Im hoping to lose weight by walking more drinking more water an cutting down on calories,just doing it gradually an see what happends
vlbelk(at)hotmail.com
I hope to eat more whole foods.
I want to continue with my weight loss. I did pretty good in 2011, so I want to keep going!
My goal is to start working out more often.
I hope to accomplish a healthy back at the moment I living with back pain and through exercise/care I hope to live pain free!
I hope to continue to get healthier this year, what I’ve been doing for the past 15 months, and get into a size 8! I’ve lost about 75 lbs so far!
My health goal is to drink more water. I tend to go through the whole day at work without stopping for a drink.
janmessali (at) gmail (dot) com
I hope to drink more water and less caffeine and also start walking every day.
I hop to be able to do a few body cleansing systems this year. It’s so important to cleanse our body of all the toxin we retain throughout the year! Less caffeine more water and walking!
Taking out most if not all processed foods
My goal is to maintain health and wellness checks. After a scare just before christmas it made me realize I need to not ignore my bodies warning signals so that I can take the best care of my 3 boys and stay physically active.
I like to start off by losing 5 pounds. Then work my way up to 10 and so on. I really tired of being overweight.
In 2012 I want to get back into weight training. I need to be strong for my family!
I HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY REAL SLEEP SINCE MY BABY BOY WAS BORN AND IT IS STARTING TO CATCH UP WITH ME
THEREFORE, I WOULD LIKE TO TRY AND GET MORE REST AND CUT DOWN ON THE CAFFEINE INTAKE 
shebebes@yahoo.com
I hope to loose those last pesky 10 pounds and start taking a daily multivitamin.
I hurt my neck last year and haven’t been walking very much. I hope to do that more this year and lose weight too.
I started running in June and have kept it up so my health goal in 2012 is to run a 5K in my best time yet.
nrdunningATgmailDOTcom
My goals in 2012 are to begin my graduate program, get our house ready to sell and (maybe) on the market, and help transition our daughter from daycare into her first year in school in the fall.
I plan on growing a massive garden filled with fresh fruits and veggies and then planning my meals around them!
would love to become more active
To stay on my gluten free diet – 3 months ago I found out that I was allergic to wheat – other members of my family have the very same allergy – plus I aim to lose weight.
I want to spend more time outdoors, starting a small garden with my kids.
I hope to get back to my fighting weight in 2012!
I hope to lose weight for my heart condition ヅ *Thanks* for the giveaway!
I want to quit drinking coffee and diet soda, walk at least 10,000 steps each day, and lose another 10 pounds this year!
lose weight
Eat more fruits & veggies.
kid.ra1nb0w (at) gmail (d0t) com
I hope to exercise at least 3 times a week.
I hope to lose about 40 lb.
I hope to lose weight
would like to get back in shape
I want to workout more in 2012!
Twitter: longwait4bella
January 7, 2012 at 8:15 pm
With a recent cancer crisis in our family, my husband and I have decided to add more cancer fighting foods to our diet this year.
I want to lose those last horrid 5-10lbs I can’t seem to get off.
I want to focus on me and my health so i can be more focused on my son and my future goals. I want to accomplish my dreams!
I want to be more fit. I am not overweight, but I am def out of shape.
I’m hoping to drop the extra weight I’ve been carrying around since I quit smoking about 5 years ago! 6 pounds down!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
I have lost 8 pounds and have 7 more to go – I am eating no processed foods or crap – all good for me food!
I am starting an exercise program.
dwellenstein at cox dot net
I hope to lose the weight I need to in order to try to get pregnant this year!
I hope to continue with the veggie/fruit focused eating because I feel better and lose a bit of weight
I hope to eat healthier.
not only to loose weight, but to be healthy overall – eating habits and exercise
I’d like to lose 10lb, keep my blood pressure in check, keep my cholesterol down and maintain my heart health so I don’t have to make any more side trips to the hospital.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
I just want to get in better shape and loose weight. I hope that doing so will make me feel less tired. Miss_slytherin[at]live[dot]com
My goal is to drink at least 64oz of water every day!
I hope to learn to play the ukelele this year!
I have a chronic lung problem which seems to be helped by a healthy diet and exercise. This year I’m hoping to keep myself healthy by attention to both.
I hope to cut back on snacking, eat healthier and start taking time for myself if I need to.
I hope to lose 15 pounds by August and reduce my soda intake. Thanks.
i hope to loose 30 lbs!
I plan on keeping up with my walking and eating better as I have been dianosed resently with diabeties and need to lose more weight.
amasfuntime at yahoo dot com
I need to get moving this year, and start walking to get ready for my hiking vacation in June.
I had my daughter via c action 9 weeks ago… I hope to get back into shape, tighten my abdominal muscles and enjoy motherhood without stressing out about my weight
I hope to exercise more, drink more water, and get to bed at a reasonable time each night as health-related resolutions for 2012.
I am hoping to lose some weight. I quit smoking and had 2 kids so the weight piled on. W0uld love to lose some weight to feel better.
My goal for 2012 is to stop eating as much junk food as I do and start eating more fruits and veggies. I am also going to be exercising much more than I have in the past
bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com
I plan approach exercise as ‘work’ (ie those things that must be done each day and I get paid for) rather than a task which can be bumped from one list to another.
I hope to get my skin in better shape — I have been struggling with eczema
I hope to use my Wii Fit more often this year (instead of just storing it, like I did for most of last year).
I want to attain good health, and stop buying and eating processed foods
I am going to try and eat less fast food!
Oh so many things but a focus on consistent weekly workouts, eating more veggies and drinking more water.
I’m hoping to become better educated on personal health issues and follow a diet plan that will be easy to stick with!
I want to try to eat Gluten Free, I’m suppose to be on a Gluten Free diet for health reasons but it is so hard and expensive.
I am working on the couch to 5 k program.
I’m hoping to eat better and exercise on a regular basis. I DO need to loose a few pounds, but more importantly to be healthier, feel better and set an example for my children!!
I plan on drinking more water!
I hope to accomplish my goal of getting down a regular exercise routine. I don’t take enough time to work out but this year it is happening!
I hope to be healthy and happy and be a good example for my son.
I hope to accomplish many things this year. One is to eat more healthy, get a work out routine together and to take time just for myself.
I hope to get better than what I am I have a brain tumor regrown again I havent had surgery I hope I can find the right person like helped me before winning those items would be so nice to me thanks for the chance
trustjesus7771 at yahoo dot com
I hope to lead a healthier lifestyle this year by quitting smoking and detoxing off a lot of my medications so i’ll be ready to conceive our first child this coming winter.
I will lose 30 pounds to start my new healthier life style.We have a family history of heart disease and I am going to take steps to prevent it.
Eat healthier foods, and become more active.
I am trying to stay PUT on the glycemic index diet. It helps with my weight, my blood pressure and my sugar levels….
I have a baby on the way, so i still have some lifestyle changes to make in preparation for that. Here’s hoping I can become healthier and have a healthy baby this year!
I’m pretty healthy except for one bad habit. This is the year I will stop smoking!!!
I hope to lose weight in 2012
I need to get motivated to get fit…
i hope to cut out refined sugars !! jmmccarr@gmail.com
I hope to lose about 28 lbs this year
Lots of goals… Clean out my garage, organize basement, lose 30 lbs are the main three.
I want to gain healthy weight so i can get pregnant.
I hope to exercise more regularly (at least 4x a week)… 1st week and I’ve kept it up so far
I want to finish get ready for my sister’s wedding.
I would like to swim three miles in a relay tri to raise money for a young adult cancer foundation that helped me when I was a young adult with cancer!
I hope to lose weight and get into better shape
I hope to consistently take my vitamins, eat healthier and add more fruits and veggies to my diet, and exercise 4-5 days a week
I hope to eat healthier and lose some weight!
I hope to lose 10 pounds, and eat healthier. lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com
I hope to purchace a car for my daughters 16th birthday in August
I hope to live a greener hopefully healthier life by eating better.
I want to meet an exceed my fitness goals before I get prego again. Once I hit my goals, I want to try for baby #4! I only need to lose 7 lbs to wedding day weight which was 7 1/2 years ago!!!
eat healthier
Would love to wind this.
This year I hope to start exercising again and eating better food more often!
I hope to get at least 30 minutes of exercise per day…
I’m going to try to eat more healthy food in 2012!
I hope to get active and lose some weight
I would like to quit smoking and eat healthier.
My goal is to get in overall better shape.
I am recently divorced and this year I hope to get back down to the weight I was before I got married by eating more healthy and being more active!
getting a breast reduction and loosing lots of weight!
My health goals this year are to lose 40 pounds, find an exercise I like and can stick with to do 4-6 times week, drink a green smoothie every day, and get to be by 10 pm 4-6 nights a week.
I hope to lose 10 pounds and keep the weight off.
I hope to eat healthier and exercise at least 1 hour every day.
I just went to my Doc for a ck up. I need EXERCISE! and to lose some weight. (mmm 15lbs will do) and so does Mr. Mona so we are going on the road… walking for a start and some stretching of everything…. also, eating better. Less of some things … more oatmeal, and Green stuff. I’m 57, and Mr.Mona is 60, so its not to bad with us but … we can’t let things get out of control now.
I always want to be healthier! For 2012 I’ve resolved to take a psychology class!
Thanks for the fun giveaway!!!
I hope to get in better shape this year… to make the outside of me look as good as the inside of me feels!
Twitter: charliesmom2006
January 9, 2012 at 8:46 am
I hope to tone up what lil muscle I have left!
I want to lose at least 30 lbs in the next few months, I HOPE
hope to stop smoking!
Try to get more weight training in this year.
I hope to get to the gym more often and to volunteer more this year!
I hope to deliver a healthy baby in April and then lose the baby weight by eating right and exercising!
I hope to accomplish losing the rest of my baby weight from last years pregnancy, and start exercising on a regular basis.
I hope to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby in june!
I would love love love to win this! I had baby #2 this past fall. Besides trying to get my body back into some kind of shape, I’m trying to cook healthier for my family.
This year my goal is to loose 30 pounds. I have a gym membership and I find that eating healthy snacks instead of just whatever helps alot
I am determined to get to my goal weight through eating right and excerising!
enter me thanks
This year I hope to loose 50 lbs after my baby girl is born. Last year I lost 70 lbs and I only have 50 lbs left (not including my pregnancy weight lol) to loose. I have always been obese and if I loose 50 more lbs I will be considered “average”!!!!
in 2012, my healthy goal is to breastfeed my baby for at least 6 months, hopefully one year.
sarah at realtorsd.com
reduce personal waste and live a more eco-friendly lifestyle
I’d love to lose about 15 lbs! Thanks for hosting!
I would love to loose this last bit of baby weight so I feel healthier!
I hope to eat more local grown or organic foods.
I’m very underweight so I hope to put on 10 pounds and to stop smoking.
hope to keep my weight where it is now, and improve my overall endurance with exercise
I would love to lose at least 20 lbs in 2012, but to be honest I need to lose 40. We have been eating healthier, and I’m watching portion control… and keeping my fingers crossed.
I am getting back on the weight loss train ….. cause by hook or by crook I AM going to put 2011 behind me and move into 2012 (and the future) in a better place. I will be following a better plan that will include a journal and new DVDs and the walking DVDs I have. I refuse to accept that THIS is the best it will be – IT WILL be better this year.
I am most looking forward to gaining more energy, flexability and overall tonedness. Whereas I am looking forward to losing the fat around my belly as it is terrible for the internal organs and losing the acceptance of mediocracy
My goal is to be around for my children. My four-year-old just this past week had a nightmare where mommy died. It was a wake up call to me to live healthier. I have been overweight since childhood. I have been seeing a trainer, but I hope to lose weight, too. Thanks!
I want to exercise more regularly.
I would LOVE to get back into shape!! I had a baby 4 months ago and I am back down to my pre-pregnancy weight already but would love to get my muscle tone back!!
Eating healthier and walking more.
This year I hope to be me be aware of where my food comes from.
I would like to cook more fresh meals at home and try some new recipes. Spottedjagiwar at yahoo dot com
I hope to eat healthier and learn to make new healthy foods and recipes that I have not tried.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
I have set a goal of losing 50lbs by the time Christmas gets here again. =)
I hope to run the whole way on a 1/2 marathon
I want to lose 20 lbs!
I hope to lose weight and not worry about my immune system.
magickalblessings26{at}yahoo.com
I want to get toned and firm up my body.
I want to get in running shape this year and avoid injury!
My goal for 2012 is to get out of the plus size section! I don’t know how much weight that is but I’d love to be a size 14 (or smaller!) again! momlovesdeals at gmail dot com
I am looking to get back into shape after having been a college athlete. After I graduated, the weight just piled on and I just got more depressed which led to more weight gain. I am trying to get back to the happy healthy person I was before.
Oh, I would love to be in half decent shape for my soccer alumni game
I hope to follow the bridge to 10k running plan and be able to run a 10k without stopping!
I hope to build my muscle back… the 4th baby really took a toll!
To continue to remain cancer free in 2012! it has been over 2 years now…
I would like to get back to pre-pregnancy weight!
I hope to develop healthier eating habits with more fruits and veggies and give up red meat this new year. I also hope to implement a daily workout into my life.
Twitter: womenwwin
January 10, 2012 at 7:22 pm
I’m going to try to walk on a regular basis. It helps that I got a Nikon camera for Christmas and I take photos!
I hope to quit eating fast food! We eat too much of it and it sets a bad example for our daughter.
I want to get motivated to loose that last 5 lbs.
In 2012 i hope to lose enough weight to get into a size 12.
I want to lose weight
I would like to lose 15 pounds and start eating more fruits for snacks.
Carolwegs at gmail dot com
My goal for 2012 is to figure out what supplements I should take and when. I currently take like 12 different vitamins. But if you take certain ones together at certain times they work better. I need to get on figuring out my schedule for that. Also would like to lose the last 15lbs I need too!
My goal this year is to get healthly weight by the end of the year by learning how to control food.
My goal for 2012 is to become heart-healthy. I’m going to start my mornings with a run, be more conscious of what I’m eating, and prepare more heart-healthy meals at home.
I’d like to loose 20lbs and tone up all over by eating healthier and exercising 4x per week.
My goal is to get back to my pre-baby weight before having another!
dinos_still_exist (at) yahoo (dot) com
I hope to become more physically fit, watching less tv and getting out and about more often.
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I hope to lose weight, gain endurance and become more heart healthy in 2012!
I want to eat healthy and tone up for 2012 and get my children on board too!
i want to carve out time for myself to be active for 30 minutes per day, even if it’s just for a walk!
Thanks – great gift pack!
I plan to eat more FRESH foods and workout atleast 3 times per week:)
jmatek AT wi DOT rr DOT com
I hope to lose 40 lbs before the end of this year.
I want to start running this year, which is something I could never do, being a smoker for 20 years (started young), and I just quit this past May. I can sprint now without wheezing and it feels great! I could use some gear though; times are lean and I can’t afford to go out and buy everything I need. Winning this would help tremendously and I would only lack a good pair of shoes! Thanks!
I am going to try to eat better and get walking…lose some weight 5 lbs at a time
I just hope that I can avoid sickness this year!
I want to be more active in spite of my handicap.
I hope to quit smoking.
2dogs5catscrew@att.net
i hope to have lost 15 pounds
My accomplishment this year is to lose at least 10 lbs.. my email is lasherjodi@yahoo.com
I have joined Weight Watchers and hope to lose 50 lbs this year
To have my first year since 2009 where I’ll be in good health & able to be active.
I have been trying to get my iron levels under control for years! I’m hoping that I can get them up this year!
i hope to be able to find more helathy recipies that my kids will enjoy- and to do less snacking and more outdoor exercise as a family.
e-mail luckyladybug67@yahoo.com
I Hope to keep off the weight I have lost and to exercise more
After havin 3 babies back to back im not in shape at all..So i wld like to get back in shape & get back down to my prebaby weight!! Thank you for the giveaway!
i hope to achieve my goal of walking atleast 3 miles everyday
xyoulovekarlene at gmail dot com
I hope to exercise more. I am so out of shape.
thisisme79 @ gmail dot com
I hope to start working out regularly.
I am aiming to add more activity to my days. Thanks for the chance.
In 2012 i hope my new memebership to the ymca would be put to good use. I am at my before my first pregnancy wieght but still need to loose some extra baggage.
I dont really need to lose weight but my goal is to increase my physical activity!
I want to lose some weight big time.. give up sodas completely and drink more water.
i hope to get back into drinking lots of water again and making better snack choices for myself.
I am going to start to eat healthier. I plan to start using coupons to save money, so I can splurge on some items like better cuts of meat. NOrmally I always purchase the cheapest hamburger for example…I would like to start to purchase the 90 percent insteada of 75 or 80! Just try to eat better!
I really want to lose weight and be more active
This year I’d like to try to do more lively activities with my family – mostly for my 2 kids (infant and almost 3yrs). Also… maybe try to get more sleep so I can lay off the caffeine
I plan to increase my endurance capacity running/cycling in hopes to complete a 5K and/or Peletonia!
i hope to find out a way to ease my migraines of 20+ years
brittneydejajason at gmail dot com
I would like to get back into water aerobics, I’ve let it slip for the past two months with the holidays
I really hope I can exercise more to lose a bit of extra weight & also help me get pregnant again.
I started weight training right at the beginning of the New Year. So far doing pretty good with sticking to it.
I’d like to get back to eating more healthy. I was doing pretty good until the holidays, then I ate a lot of the wrong things! I would also like to find the time to walk every day.
I hope to lose weight by eating more meals at home, and cutting out unhealthy drinks, like soda.
I hope to lose 15ibs and maintain the weight loss consistently
I would like to lose ten pounds and strenghthen my arms and back through exercise.
smchester at gmail dot com
Eat healthier by cooking from scratch at least 5 nights a week, organic as much as possible, and most desserts being a healthy treat. (Have to splurge on chocolate once in awhile though!)
I hope to start working out more and eating better
I hope to not only lose weight like the majority of people I know, but I would also like to build up my strength and immune system to continue fighting my currently one year battle with bladder cancer. After 4 surgeries and so far 11 chemo treatments, I am looking forward to a healthier year.
I definitely want to eat more heart healthy food in 2012. I know I am at risk due to family history and I want to do everything I can to not be another statistic.
I would like to get healthier eating. Eat more vegetables and fruits and less sugar items.
I am exercising more often this year.
My health goal is to lose 15 to 20 pounds.
I am 43 and have been overweight my entire adult life, which has led to depression and the guilt over not being there for my kids in the way I would have liked. I do have another chance with my 7 year old son who came much later than my other 2 kids. My husband and I are determined to make some much needed changes in our health, we are getting involved with the cub scouts and doing some hiking, etc. We just want to be able to keep up with him and not hold him back at all. Trying to give up as much sugar as possible and start eating more veggies, along with my weight lifting and some cardio. Although I haven’t found my cardio love yet, I am about to try Zumba and I hear it is crazy fun. 2012=New Woman!
Get in better shape and lose a little weight. Eat better and exercise more.
Lose 10 lbs and get fit and toned
Need to lose a lot of weight! I have a big goal, but can do it if I get to it! Need to drink more water, and take care of myself more. I work 60+ hours a week, so a little me time would be wonderful! Some new workout clothes sure would motivate me!
I want to dedicate 2012 to getting in touch with my body and spirit, so I will be making time to do yoga every morning!
I hope to lower my blood pressure and cholesterol through natural ways, supplements, and healthy diet
I plan to exercise more, drink more water, and eat healthier foods
I hope the doctor & I can finally find something to cure this peeling/cracking thing going on w/my hands!
This year I want to reach my goal weight so I will feel beautiful in my wedding dress this summer. I also plan to drink more water and get more sleep.
I would like to start a healthy diet, considering i’m turning 46 in 3 months and I have also started to feel some symptoms of menopause. Eat healthy and feel healthier.
I would like to be more active
I want to lose weight but more than that I want to get fit!
My goal is to be more active outdoors (and run around like crazy with the kids!)
to lose some weight
I would like to read to my kids at least 15 minutes every day
I hope to eat more vegetables & get more active. I would love to lose 15 lbs!
I am all way’s trying to get a good work-out in every week, if I can.
I am hoping to lose the last 50 pounds, become a certified Zumba instructor and then start training to become a personal trainer. My passion in life is people and helping people start their journey to wellness. Being over weight all my life I know how hard it is to be over weight. I will help whoever, but my biggest passion are the over weight and obese. Those who have no idea how to start their journey, have no support, etc…
I would like to accomplish drinking more water, and eating less fast food. Thankyou
I really need to kick my cardio up a notch!
I want to get in the best shape of my life in 2012. I had my kids later in life, and owe it to them to try to stick around. ;>
This year, I’m hoping to tone my body and feel good about it!
I’m going to eat healthier so I have more energy for my kids.
I’m hoping to exercise more, stress less, and relax more.
alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com
eat more greens
thepryfamily@gmail.com
I want to loose some major weight and tone up this year. I want not only to look better but feel better.
Hoping to drink more water.
chestnutyouth(at)hotmail(dot)com
I hope to lose the baby weight and increase my cardio exercise
I hope to be more consistent in running this year rather than just training for races. I usually fall off the wagon in between races.
I plan to get my weight and diabetes under control this year.
My goal is to feel more in control of my life by organizing a bit more, so that I don’t feel overwhelmed
I have big plans.I want to lose all the weight I have gained, gain muscle and strength and have the back surgery I have put off so I can once again be active and mobile with my family
good question! i really want to start running regularly. so far not so good but when it warms up im going to reach my goal!
For me this year is about two things, incorporating whole foods and gaining (yes, you heard me) ten pounds. I sometimes have trouble eating whole foods (like apples, strawberries, spinach) because they can sometimes go bad fast and take more time to prepare. I’m a college student who really does like her frozen foods (at least they’re Kashi and Amy’s brand!) so this year I’d like to eat more raw, organic, whole foods. I hope to focus more on the preparation and really savor what I’m eating, instead of nuking and sitting in front of the tv! I also hope to gain about 10 pounds. I’ve had a lot of weight issues and right now I am having great difficulty putting on weight. Although I have gone from 83lbs to 100 lbs over the last year, i started to lose from stress and have gone down to 92 lbs. I’m going to be working very hard to maintain a healthy BMI and make sure I get in the proper nutrition, If it gets down to the weight I used to be, my life could depend on it
I’d like to be less stressed and eat more balanced meals.
My health goal for 2012 is to lost all (or most) of the 30 lbs I have gained since dating my bf. (It took a year to gain, hoping it doesn’t take a year to lose)
my goal is to get in shape and tone up..i would like to walk up stairs without being out of breath!!
i hope to increase my good cholesterol level
nannypanpan at gmail.com
To tone my body and incorporate more fruits and vegetables into my kids diet. I ve tried to get them to eat them and i really need some good recipes to use so they will want to continue eating them!. I also need to get my husband to be more open about vegetables , his picky eating is the root of them not trying a lot of vegetables
allies1986@gmail.com
I hope to accomplish a CONSISTENT workout routine this year, so far I have a nice start, have set a big goal, then broke it down into monthly goals to help reach the big one.
creedamy [at] yahoo[dot] com
Lose 10 Pounds
My goal is too lose weight once and for all! for myself mostly , but also for my beautiful little boy who needs a mommy with a bit more energy and to set a good example for making healthy choices
We are taking more walks together, riding bikes, eating ALOT of veggies and fruits, cutting out junkfood, and happy meals! He is my rock during this! I do not want to just lose the weight..I want to keep it off so it is important for myself to be on a consistent routine. Thanks 
I want to get my weight and health back on track for the new year!
I need to get my aching ankles under control so I can get back to walking. Maybe visit the posiatrist again
I want to stop smoking, or at least cut back
I want to keep my weight under control by getting on a regular schedule for the gym
I would like to gain control over my weight!
My goal is to get my weight and health back on track for the new year! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Renee Walters
Bored2quickly@hotmail.com
I have gained 16 lbs and really need to get it off and start fresh.
I’ve recently lost some weight, so 2012 is the year I tone -up.
Steadily losing weight for the last few months and planning on continuing. Began exercising in ernest and am excited to continue.
I want to get healthy this year because I am expecting my first child in may =)
My goal is too maintain a regular workout routine through out 2012
I plan on running three times a week.
I’m going to keep riding my bike to work!
I am hoping to eliminate some of the medications I have been on for years.
I had a baby in August. I’ve lost the weight but need to tone some things up. I hope to stick to being a good gym buddy to my girlfriend so we can both workout and stay healthy.
Maintain a healthy balance of exercise, good food, and fun!
I hope to gain some weight this year, ten is my goal but 5 would do me for a while! And I hope to do so with healthy eating!
I’d like to ensure I’m getting a lot more vegetables and whole grains in my diet
I hope to lose 15lbs. I hope to increase sales in my new business venture. I hope to grow in spirituality. I hope to gain strength by doing good deeds.
I hope to eat more organic and natural foods
lovefool827 (at) yahoo (dotcom)
I hope to eat healthier in 2012, the only thing keeping me from this is how expensive it is to eat healthy..hopefully I will find a new job in 2012 and be able to afford healthier items.
I hope to get my cholesterol down!
jofo120 at yahoo dot com
I would like to exercise more this year!
this year i will finally get out of my “obese” status and into a normal weight range!
I hope to lose several more pounds
There is some great stuff there! My plan is to continue with the workout schedule that I’ve been doing for a few months and be able to do ten big girl push ups by July. I also really need to eat more fruit!
wolverina401 at gmail dot com
I want to QUIT SMOKING!!
I want to get in shape and be more active.
Keep my post surgery weight loss going
This is going to be the year that I finally lose all the baby weight I’ve been carrying around from having 4 kids and being unhealthy in general. I want my energy back and my waistine!
I really need to stop smoking or atleast cut back! Last year I accomplished my goal to quit drinking! <3
appleeater1990 at aol dot com
I plan to live my life following a schedule, I want to try to eat, sleep, and exercise at the same times daily.
My goal is to take care of myself more, instead of just my kids. AND..I started doing that by finally making an appointment to get my cholesterol rechecked.
Down to 180 lbs with better overall muscle tone.
My goal is to lose some weight
I would most like to just feel healthier, i feel run down & stressed out a lot lately. I have 30 lbs to lose too so that wouldnt hurt
My main healthgoal for 2012 is to quit and stay quit smoking! So far so good, it’s been 17 days and counting!
After my surgery im going to lose this extra weight that has been dragging me down. Bellydancing here i come!!!
I want to lose 15 pounds!
My Health goal for 2012 is to continue sucking air and remain alive anything else is a cherry on the top.
I would like to lose about 10-15lbs of fat.
I plan to increase my exercise. Want to get fit so I can do more hiking in the mountains around us.
I hope to lose 15 pounds and get in better shape.
This year I’m going to finish a round of P90X2 and transition to a vegan diet
My goal is to eat healthier. Thanks for the giveaway.
I plan to quit smoking this year.
I plan on taking better care of myself and to lose weight.
I hope to lose 5 pounds
My goal is to eat healthier and tone my body. Take better care of myself in general!
Losing 20 pounds.
I would like to be able to run a marathon by Thanksgiving
jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
Losing weight is so passe. I want to simply stay healthy in 2012. No (serious) injuries, no colds, no flu, no patient 0 stuff, pretty much no trips to any doctors except for the annual checkup (which will come back completely clean). It’d be a first for me.
I would like to lose about 10 pounds
I really hope to start seeing a new Lyme specialist. I have been having Chronic Lyme disease since Sept 2009. I have come a long way but have a ways still to go.
I want to get to a healthy weight and maintain it
vmkids3 at msn dot com
I would like to lose about 30 pounds.
lyndsey.rullman at hotmail dot com
In 2011 I managed to gain some unwanted weight….so 2012 I will manage to shed said weight.
I really hope to have more self confidence,because it will help boost my health physically and emotionally.
This year I am going to work on loving myself first, because I know that will make weight loss and overall health so much easier!
I am going to try to drink more water and get exercise 5 x per week.
sandysaveseveryday AT gmail DOT com
I hope to lose the baby weight I gained with my 3 kids.. Now that I am not going to have anymore kids I would love my body back!
xxbeccannxx@gmail.com
I want to exercise more
I hope to quit smoking.
I want to eat less processed foods.
mosaic317 at gmail dot com
I hope to lose weight and exercise more.
tdlsfm(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would love to get healthier by adding more fiber, whole grains and veggies to my diet…. no more tummy troubles.
I hope to run my very first 5k this year. I am currently training for it. It would be a huge accomplishment for me
I hope to learn to eat healthier and lose 20 pounds
i want to loose weight this year !
I hope to increase my muscle mass and keep healthy over all.
I’m petite but I would love to get toned. thanks for the giveaway!!
I signed up for a half marathon, so I hope to be able to get my heart in better cardiovascular health!
I hope to get my asthma under control better.
I hope to loose some of the extra weight I have put on in 2012.
My New Year’s resolution is actually to get healthier this year. This includes improving muscle tone, loosing 30 pounds, and resolving any health challenges in the best possible way.
I am going to start cooking at home, with ingredients from scratch
I am going to stretch out every morning before work
I hope to eat smarter and lose about 50 pounds. My goal is working out 30 minutes a day atleast!
This year i plan to gain some weight (muslce) by getting stronger arms and getting a six pack.
I want to get my health back-lose some weight and feel better.
pjames330 at aol dot com
To work out more rather than less! So far so good!
I hope to get more active.
kid.ra1nb0w (at) gmail (d0t) com
I would like to get control of my diabetes
I quick smoking a little over a year ago and I have put on weight. I would love a fresh start with a new “smokin” body (pardon the pun) with these wonderful gifts.
My health goal is to cut down my sugar and salt intake.
Ahh I have to say for me I want to look and feel my best so mostly maintenance and toning.
I have a milestone birthday this year (40!) and am working toward running a 5K this year to celebrate entering my forties.
Vitamins everyday and more walking!
I hope to be able to keep myself more healthy than I had in the past.
I hope to finish losing the rest of the weight I have been losing for a year now, this year lost 160 pounds 25 more to go.
My resolution towards my health this year is to get outdoors more and spend more time walking.
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I hope to get my diabetes under control this year.
Thanks!
michedt at yahoo dot com
i hope to get in shape and back on the treadmill to lose those unwanted holiday pounds
I want to eat healthier
I hope find ways to keep up my energy level throughout the day.
I want to start running again
This year I plan to get healthier by shedding some pounds!
textbookmommy at gmail dot com
I want to increase my dancing to 3x a week instead of 2.
After I give birth to my baby, I would love to get in shape again. I have already started taking vitamins everyday, and I would like to continue that trend.
I hope to improve my cardiovascular fitness, I have started by biking and running the dog!
Joined a spinning and kickboxing class, hoping shape up and feel my best!
I hope to lose 20lbs and be able to run a mile!
i want to lose wieght so that i am able to get off all these meds.
I want to be more fit and not be such a couch potato. I’m sure that this will help some of my health problems.
I’d like to lose the weight I’ve gained during this pregnancy and do more cardio.
I want to learn to eat healthier.
I hope to loose about 25 lbs this year!! Because I feel so depressed any miserable and I am ready to shed the extra pounds!
I hope to get more exercise by walking more
Im hoping to loose some weight and lower my blood pressure
Well…. I just lost 40 lbs so now this year I’m toning up!!
I would love to eat healthier this year and work out more.
i am a newly diagnosed diabetic so i want to get that in check
I am hoping to lose weight this year. So far I’m down 13 lbs!
Cut out the sugar and chocolate. Yikes.
hope to take better care of my self!
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
I will lose 30 pounds
More exercise!
I’m trying this year to have my family eat less processed foods..anything in cans or boxes.
I hope to take better care of myself by eating right. I know how I just have not be good about it these past couple years. It’s time to treat my body right.
I plan on eating healthier and exercising more this year. Thanks for having this contest!
In 2012 I want to lose weight and eat healthier
Take a daily vitamin!
My biggest goal is to drink more water, I know it will make me feel better, my skin softer, and umpteen other positive changes.
To exercise at least 3 times a week.
I would like to lose weight.
I really hope that I can avoid eating so much junk food. So far, I’ve done well.
Swim 3 times a week.
Thanks for the contest.
Losing weight and keeping it off is my plan.
I really hope in 2012 I quit smoking.
I hope to quit smoking lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. thanks!
cmarquez482(at)ymail(dot)com
To eat and drink more.
I hope to work out more and eat more fruits and veggies!
I hope to train for a half marathon, then tone up my arms.
I hope to cut out sodas for the rest of the year. 2 weeks sober now
I hope to keep off the 35 lbs I have already lost
To Become more active and get in to better shape